In a well-governed country, speak boldly and act boldly. In a country where lawlessness prevails, let your actions be bold but your speech tactful.
Confucius
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
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Silence is the true friend that never betrays.
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius